Angels Notch Nationals, 11-5, as Vernon Vetos Naysayers
by Stirrups on Jun 28, 2011 10:43 PM PDT
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InEXplicably, our EXpensive Vernon Wells EXpelled some personal demons in an attempt to EXpiate his first 80 games, and finally joined the 2011 edition of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for the second half of the season. This, just in time to assist the Halos with an EXplosion of offense, as they EXploited this unEXpected contribution and EXpunged the EXpatriated EXpos. In an EXpert EXample of plate EXperience, our winged juggernauts EXploited some shaky Washington defense, EXpired their starter in the 6th, EXpended a month's worth of offense against their bullpen, EXperimented with an offense reminiscent of 2002, and EXpanded their lead over the EXhausted M's. EXpletives abound.
Home runs by Erick Aybar AND Vernon Wells AND Hank Conger and a 2-run double by Mark Trumbo to erase a 2-run error by Mark Trumbo, all in the same game? It's been Roman Numeral X months since the Halos scored at least Roman Numeral X runs at home in one game. This is one EXperience I cannot EXplain.
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The Admiral saw the trap, but have to give it to VW
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
I'm EXultant! Let us EXpound some more on this!!!
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
Sorry, the Kohn puns are more fun.
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
Here is a little help:
An EXceptional web site, full of EXamples.
"...the error of age is to believe that experience is a substitute for intelligence." - Lymon Bryson (1888-1959) pulling a Nostradomus on Torii Hunter's baserunning ass.
Yeah. Mrs. red floyd is not sure what to do when I come to bed happy instead of grumpy!!!
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
just don't go to bed sleepy or sneezy
by hoffy loves the angels on Jun 28, 2011 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, if going to bed with a spouse, there is always the 8th dwarf (the one never talked about)
Horny
by Hoppity Hooper on Jun 29, 2011 7:00 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I always thought the 8th dwarf was named Hungry.
Because it was only after their numbers had dwindled from the original 50 down to 8 that the other dwarfs began to suspect Hungry…
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
for a second I thought you were referring to, uh, something else
when saying there is an 8th dwarf in the bedroom. I was going to offer my condolences. :)
"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some douche named DFA from AN
by 2pintsofbooze on Jun 29, 2011 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh and EXtremely well EXpressed, Stirrups!
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
thats my verny!!!! :)
the dude was just trying to hard to win us over finally after the DL stint he looks relaxed keep it coming Vernon!!!!
Don’t know, don’t care. People that criticize can kiss my ass. I don’t give a shit
-Kobe Bryant
You want to make history you have to do historic things- Kobe Bryant
if he keeps this up through the end of the year, and sosh puts trumbo right behind him in the lineup
we could end up with the west title
by hoffy loves the angels on Jun 28, 2011 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions
So someone told him two words: RE LAX?
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
he was getting hot right before the DL stint
I was hoping he’d continue it once he came back, and it looks like he is.
atta boy Vee Dub
"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some douche named DFA from AN
by 2pintsofbooze on Jun 29, 2011 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
I was really hoping we'd back over .5oo by the end of June.
Have to get there before you can have a winning record, it’s a step in the right direction. Seattle might be fading already and I have feeling Texas won’t be too far behind.
Let’s do this. One series at a time.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Jun 28, 2011 10:54 PM PDT reply actions
Great to see my boy Conger end the night with a HR
conger > mathis
We won't sniff 1st place for another 2 games at least
since the Astros can never beat the effing Rangers.
"F it, let's pitch." - Ervin Santana
by Chzburger Jones on Jun 28, 2011 11:32 PM PDT reply actions
I seem to remember Frank Thomas had a craptastic first few months in Oakland in 2006.
Ended up with 39 homers.
Wouldn’t that be something?
My response to your letter of February 19, 1976, is - kiss my ass.
Sincerely,
Bill Baxley, Attorney General
by sheisalovelyladyandmyapologiestoher on Jun 28, 2011 11:34 PM PDT reply actions
I'll be the first one to the table.
I dubbed him “Big Ploppy” after all.
My response to your letter of February 19, 1976, is - kiss my ass.
Sincerely,
Bill Baxley, Attorney General
by sheisalovelyladyandmyapologiestoher on Jun 28, 2011 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll be serving it to you all.
I called him to hit 23 HR and 78 RBI before the season began. Hate to say, “I told you so,” but…
"Erstad says he's got it, Erstad...MAKES THE CATCH! The Anaheim Angels are the champions of baseball!" - Rory Markas, October 27, 2002
by Of Maicer and Men on Jun 28, 2011 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Well don't say it yet.
Let’s wait till it’s over. Don’t get me wrong, nothing would make me happier than a Verno second half to remember, but let’s let it play out.
My response to your letter of February 19, 1976, is - kiss my ass.
Sincerely,
Bill Baxley, Attorney General
by sheisalovelyladyandmyapologiestoher on Jun 28, 2011 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I would much rather dream of something nigh-impossible
That way I can be disappointed and better come October.
R.I.P. Nick Adenhart - Always an Angel
Honorable mention for Cassevah?
1.2 innings of scoreless ball despite struggling with command early. I don’t trust him at all when he’s on the mound, but I’m glad he’s putting up zeros.
"Just another Halo victory" - Rory Markas
Watching the replay of the game
Holy crap, 5 freakin errors for WAS? Just hope we didn’t blow our allotment of runs for tomorrow or this weekend
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 12-7
Desmond could've easily made 2 more
That infield grass was playing all sorts of trick tonight.
Also, despite 5 errors, 10 of the Angels 11 runs were earned.
"Just another Halo victory" - Rory Markas
Blame Bono
If he’d kept it together last year, they wouldn’t have had to tear apart the field and remake it before this series. The Nats broadcasters seem to think Anaheim just has the worst field in baseball.
by AlanFalcon on Jun 29, 2011 2:12 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Completely strange
that this team, going into this series, was 4 games above .500 while 3 games below .500 AT HOME. If it took new sod to get this team back on the winning side then great!
Aren’t the Nats broadcasters ranked in the bottom 5 worst broadcasters or was that pre-Dibble?
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 12-7
by blast21dave on Jun 29, 2011 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Why wouldn't they (U2 concert) tear up the field last year?
I agree that the field is bad.The balls were taking weird hops that no one was used to. It even looks weird. Our grounds keepers are AWESOME but they only had 3 or 4 days after reseeding it to have it look nice. They can’t mow it yet. When they can it will be back to normal.
Not giving up yet... but man this season stinks right now (6/9/11)
Why didn't they tear it up last year?
Perhaps because they didn’t perform at Angel Stadium last year (concert was later postponed a full year due to back surgery for Bono)!
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 12-7
by blast21dave on Jun 29, 2011 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Vernon Bleeping Wells!!!!
Be a Angel Fan till I die... The only good team to come out of Texas is my Dallas Cowboys Baby
Vernon is locked in right now.
Gotta say he’s making me really happy. Thanks VW.
TONY REAGINS for president!!!!!!
MICKEY HATCHER FOR VEEP!
I love this team.
thebigtizzle for Secretary of Defense!
"If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base." ~Dave Barry
by LAASurfin on Jun 29, 2011 8:31 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Were you close to Conger's HR?? I was pulling for you!
"...the error of age is to believe that experience is a substitute for intelligence." - Lymon Bryson (1888-1959) pulling a Nostradomus on Torii Hunter's baserunning ass.
Hey thanks ... was in RF only temp - kid duty
we moved to F110 for the 7-9 innings
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Jun 29, 2011 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Vern is scaring me stupid
"Ballplayers play baseball. Hrrmmmff." -Jose Mota
by Fred Fredrix on Jun 29, 2011 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Did Anyone Else
see the shot of the kitty cat hanging out on the terrace level in the 9th inning, during Morse’s AB? Is that how they solved the rodent problem at the Big A?
I believe that someone mentioned it in the game thread.
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
That was cute
Wondering if anyone got a screen shot.
It’s my understanding that Disneyland maintains a cat population to ensure that the only mice seen by guests are the copyrighted ones.
Actually, partially
They did get a couple of cats. Most of the change came from ponying up overtime pay for the staff to clean up the stadium at night instead of leaving a huge supply of food out until the morning, though.
I knew
about the cleaning up rather than letting stuff sit overnight, but couldn’t remember if they’d gotten any cats or if it just seemed like the logical thing to do.
vwells slashline update
since June 10th
BA .313
SLG .597
OPS .921
You can figure out his OBP, which isn’t too good. But whoever snatched Vernon’s body on 6/10, I hope they get real comfy in there.
R.I.P. Nick Adenhart - Always an Angel
Glad to see VW get some love last night at the Big A
I think that’s the first time to home fans really got behind him. It looked to me like he appreciated it. Wells was the panther of the road trip also. Since he’s been playing better, the Angels have been winning. I hope it continues.
That was a fun, crazy, exciting and exhausting game.
Probably one of the funnest games I’ve been to all season.
Nice way to end the first half of the season.
Not giving up yet... but man this season stinks right now (6/9/11)
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